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That's ok, I should have auditioned them first, my bad. It’s an open den, so no issues of reflections. I do sit about 15’ away. Had other speakers here, none sounded so forward.
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Like all mass produced products and custom as well, quality control can vary. I’m a CEDIA installer and I’ve seen issues arise many times even when testing has been included with the product. Your mention of a haze has made me curious. I’m familiar with Revels line and I’ve never had the problem of haze mentioned in reviews. Before giving up on the speakers I’d try to get a replacement pair. Your Revels are made in Indonesia and shipping could have caused some components to get out of whack. Or a QC problem at factory. Hopefully it comes together for you. |
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My experience is very different as I selected the speaker based on extensive audition, because it has tremendous soundstaging and transparency (important to me) without being bright or strident. Other speakers that I like that seem to have similar warmth AND transparency are the Harbeth 40.2's and the Vandersteen 7MkII's. I'd describe none of the above mentioned speakers as "bright". At some point it may depend on perspective. I grew up playing piano, trumpet and French Horn in bands and Orchestras. So my aural memory is based on an "on stage" perspective. There is definitely more HF energy on stage than there is 15 rows back in the audience. There is also more "detail" and a more defined "attack envelope" present on stage, so I have a tough time listening to speakers that don't provide that information. Some instruments get a little dirty when played loud at a close distance and that is "natural". Reproducing the "edge" of a trumpet at 6 feet without it sounding harsh is a real feat. To me the F228Be's have that ability and I very much enjoy the sound. The F228Be's are also very sensitive to what is upstream from them. I use a Schiit Gungnir MB DAC which is "warm" sounding and I drive them with a MC modified Hafler which is on the Mosfet warmish side as well. Perhaps the upstream warmth helps my situation? Anyway, sorry to hear that they did not work for you in your system and room. That has to be very disappointing. |
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Did you ever consider, hear or compare the m126Be? I’ve had my eye on these and my room isn’t much bigger than yours. I already have subs so I’m curious if there is a big difference other than bass extension. |
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Each person has things that they listen for, but that is what I heard. I'd highly recommend and audition of the 126Be as it is very very good. It may be tough to integrate subs with it, as the speaker is very detailed and very "quick". I was wanting to get rid of subs altogether and the 228Be's in my small room allowed me to 86 the subs! |
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Thanks for your detailed reply. I may try to audition the 126s someday soon. I understand about the subs- it took me some effort to get them just right, which necessitated a multi-channel DAC and JRiver so I could delay the mains. But now I’m invested and enjoying the benefits.
I heard the 208s a few years ago and remembered a bit of ‘chestiness’ for lack of a better audiophile term. |
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